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see horoscope and birth chart for October 16, 2009What happened on Friday, October 16, 2009?
About October 16th, 2009, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 16, 2009, the United Nations Human Rights Council endorsed the Goldstone Report, which investigated alleged human rights violations during the Gaza War. The endorsement led to international debates and discussions on accountability and justice.
- Day of the week: October 16th, 2009 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Down by Jay Sean
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
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- October 16, 2009: What happened on that day?
- October 16, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- October 16, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was October 16, 2009?
- October 16, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 16, 2009?
- Back in 2009
October 16, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 2009:
- UN Human Rights Council endorses Goldstone Report on Gaza War On October 16, 2009, the United Nations Human Rights Council endorsed the Goldstone Report, which investigated alleged human rights violations during the Gaza War. The endorsement led to international debates and discussions on accountability and justice. source: en.wikipedia.org
- United States faces massive budget deficit On October 16, 2009, reports indicated that the United States was facing a massive budget deficit, attributed to increased government spending during the financial crisis and a decline in tax revenues. This raised concerns about the country's fiscal health and future economic policies. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Terrorist plot conviction in Sydney On October 16, 2009, a Sydney court convicted several individuals involved in planning a terrorist attack in Australia. The plot was foiled by Australian authorities, and the convictions were seen as a significant success in counter-terrorism efforts. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Mosque Explosion in Peshawar A devastating explosion at a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, claimed at least seven lives and injured at least ten others, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
- Powerful Earthquake Strikes Indonesia A powerful earthquake rocked Indonesia, causing widespread panic and prompting immediate evacuations in Jakarta. The seismic event triggered significant public alarm and potential infrastructure disruption.
- Uruguay Pioneers Digital Education Uruguay became the first country to provide a laptop to every child in state primary schools, marking a groundbreaking initiative in educational technology and digital inclusion.
- Political Resignations in Guinea Following a massacre by opposition supporters, Alpha Diallo, Guinea's Civil Service Minister, resigned. This followed the earlier resignation of Agriculture Minister Abdourahmane Sanoh, signaling significant political instability in the country.
- Geert Wilders Arrives in UK Amid Controversy Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders arrived in the United Kingdom, proclaiming a "victory for freedom of speech" and sparking protests and significant public debate.
October 16, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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October 16, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 16, 2009:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.73
- Apple AAPL: opens at $189.35
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.45
- General Electric GE: opens at $16.35
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.15
Exchange Rates on October 16, 2009:
- 1 USD = 90.87 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0366 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0181 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8276 CNY
- 1 EUR = 135.45 JPY
October 16, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Bielefeld - Aachen : 1 - 0
- Cottbus - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 2
- Oberhausen - St Pauli : 1 - 3
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Ajaccio - Brest : 0 - 0
- Angers - Istres : 1 - 0
- Arles - Bastia : 1 - 0
- Chateauroux - Nimes : 1 - 2
- Clermont - Caen : 1 - 3
League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Cheltenham - Macclesfield : 1 - 2
Serie B - Football (Italy)
- Lecce - Salernitana : 1 - 0
What day of the week was October 16, 2009?
October 16, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 2009 can also be written as 10/16/2009 in the US and as 16/10/2009 in UK and Europe.
October 16, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 16, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- Jay Sean - Down
- Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
- Jay-Z - Run This Town
- Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
- The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
October 16, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- Maxwell - Pretty Wings
- Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
- Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
- Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
- Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman - Wasted
October 16, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 16, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 16, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 2009 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 2009 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on October 16, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:19 am and setting at 05:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.
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How old is someone born on October 16, 2009?
Someone born on October 16, 2009 is:
16 years 9 months old,
or 201 months and 21 days old,
or 876 weeks and 6 days old,
or 6138 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 2009?
There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 16th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 2009?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 16, 2009.
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The history attached to October 16, 2009 includes UN Human Rights Council endorses Goldstone Report on Gaza War, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 16, 2009 included “Down” by Jay Sean, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 16, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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